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2006 BMW 5 Series - Wallpapers, Photos, Reviews, Articles and Pricing

WHAT BMW HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS CAR:

Source BMW Motors

Power drives us forward. Intelligence guides our journey. Alone, each is a force to be reckoned with. Together, they are unstoppable. The BMW 5 Series. Perfection perfected.

2006 BMW 525i Sedan

Powered by a smooth, 3.0-liter, 215-hp engine, the 2006 525i delivers the kind of show-stopping performance you’ve come to expect of a 5 Series—and then some. With a spirited new design, roomier interior, and state-of-the-art handling and safety systems, the 525i offers more of what drivers have come to love about the 5 Series. At a supremely attractive price.

2006 BMW 525xi Sedan

Introducing the 525xi. With BMW’s intelligent xDrive All-Wheel Drive, the highly celebrated 5 Series performance goes everywhere you want to go–whenever you want to go. By shifting the power where it’s needed most, you get the brilliant handling and feel of BMW rear-wheel drive when it’s dry, and the added control of All-Wheel Drive when the conditions demand it. And with the power of a 215-hp 3.0-liter lightweight magnesium/aluminum Inline Six, Active Roll Stabilization and Dynamic Stability Control, you’ve got an exhilarating driving combination that will continue to amaze you. Unconditionally.

2006 BMW 530i Sedan

The graceful beauty of the 530i exterior is the first hint that you are in the presence of perfection. Powered by a 3.0-liter, 255-hp inline-six engine with Double VANOS valve timing, the 2006 530i sets a benchmark for performance and agility. Industry-leading safety systems, enhanced performance features, and an expanded interior add up to unparalleled control, comfort, and peace of mind.

2006 BMW 530xi Sedan

The new 530xi combines the legendary agility of the 5 Series with the brilliance of BMW’s xDrive technology. By sending power where it’s needed most, the 530xi remains true to its rear-wheel drive performance heritage on dry roads, but shifts the power to the wheels with the most traction when the road conditions demand it. Combine that with a 255-hp lightweight magnesium/aluminum 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine and Dynamic Stability Control, and you’ve got the perfect balance of power, exhilaration and control. The 530xi, All-Wheel Drive that drives like a BMW every day of the year.

2006 BMW 530xi Sports Wagon

The 2006 BMW 530xi Sports Wagon combines the driving thrills of a sports car with the versatility of a wagon. With its potent 3.0-liter, 24-valve, 255-hp 6-cylinder engine, crisp handling, and spacious cargo area, the 530xi Sports Wagon is pure driving pleasure, whether carrying cargo on long journeys or on a daily drive. And thanks to xDrive all-wheel drive and Dynamic Stability Control technologies, it’s ready to put the fun in function regardless of weather conditions.

2006 BMW 550i Sedan

Even at rest, the 2006 550i appears to be passing everything by. And the instant you step on the throttle, the 4.8-liter, 360-hp V-8 engine with Valvetronic makes this illusion a thrilling reality. The 550i delivers unsurpassed performance and agility, all while catering to each occupant with luxurious comforts. Equipped with innovations like a Start/Stop button, enhanced DSC featuring Brake Drying, Hill Start Assist, and Soft Stop, and a richly detailed cabin, the 550i is everything a demanding driver could want, and more.

2006 BMW 5 Series Key Features

Head-Up Display

The Head-Up Display is an active safety feature that projects essential information as a virtual image in the driver's line of vision. Important data, such as current speed or navigational prompts, can be read quickly without having to look away from the road. The virtual image is created in a projection unit located in the instrument panel; the image is then projected clearly onto the windshield. It appears to hover above the hood, about six feet away. Because the driver's eyes no longer have to focus from a long to a short perspective and back again while reading dash gauges, the Head-Up Display helps keep the driver alert. And to help minimize nighttime glare, a sensor constantly measures the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the brightness of the display.

iDrive

The iDrive Controller, conveniently located on the center console, allows access to a variety of comfort functions displayed on the monitor. The turn/press button enables front-seat occupants to access the menu system and fine-tune settings for climate control, audio system, navigation system and communication with BMW Assist.

Active Cruise Control

Active Cruise Control is an advanced version of conventional cruise control systems. After setting the chosen speed and pre-set distance, radar measurements allow you to maintain a pre-set distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead in highway driving. As soon as sensors determine you are closing in on a vehicle ahead, the system automatically slows down to retain your pre-set distance. Once the distance has increased back to the chosen limit the system automatically accelerates to return your vehicle to its pre-set speed.

BMW Assist with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

BMW Assist is a Global Positioning System and wireless communication system for Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Request, enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Concierge Services. Bluetooth wireless technology is standard with the BMW Assist option. For more information on BMW Assist, click here.

Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology that connects mobile phones enabled with Bluetooth to a vehicle for hands-free calling. With the use of a compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, a driver can place and answer calls, and browse and select phonebook contacts from their phone, simply by using the multifunction steering wheel controls and radio keys.

For detailed information about Bluetooth, compatible phones, vehicle information and answers to frequently asked questions please visit our Bluetooth microsite

Head Protection System (HPS)

BMW's Head Protection System is an inflatable tubular structure to protect the heads of a vehicle's front and rear seat occupants. Operating in conjunction with the side airbags, the system provides front seat occupants with outstanding protection in the case of severe side impact. It helps protect the head from hitting the side window and being hit by objects penetrating the side window. In recognition of this remarkable protection, BMW was named "Safe Car of the Millennium" by the International Brain Injury Association.

All Season Traction (AST)

All Season Traction, part of Dynamic Stability Control, provides better stability and control in slippery road conditions all year long - packed snow, ice, rain- or oil-slicked roads, and sandy or rough surfaces. The system continually processes data from the anti-lock braking wheelspeed sensors. Any time a rear "drive" wheel begins to lose traction, the system modifies the engine's electronic throttle and ignition timing to reduce torque. It also can act on each rear brake individually or simultaneously, as needed, to bring wheelspin under control. Dynamic Traction Control aids driving in deep snow or sand.

ISIS

Intelligent Safety and Information System (ISIS) is a comprehensive passive safety system designed to enhance the restraint systems response to real-world accidents. Sensors placed around the vehicle help ISIS monitor impact force and deploy airbags, safety belt pretensioners, force limiters, and the Battery Safety Terminal. Should a power failure occur in the event of a collision, ISIS also provides reserve power for the entire safety system.

Vehicle & Key Memory

Handy Vehicle & Key Memory features can activate special convenience and safety features already programmed in the 3 Series. Vehicle Memory offers the choice of activating/deactivating Daytime Running Lights, an anti-theft motion detector, and "Pathway Lighting" - headlights that stay on for 40 seconds after turning off the ignition.

With Key Memory, up to three keys can be separately programmed to individual preferences. Choose to unlock just the drivers door or both doors with the first press of the keyhead remote. Key Memory can also be programmed to relock the vehicle automatically when it reaches 5 mph. Key Memory can return the drivers seat to the same position as the last time that key was used; similarly, it can return climate control to the previous setting used.

OUR TAKE ON THE BMW: The BMW 5 Series recieved a complete redesign last year and returns in 2006 with 3 engine designations. The 525i sports a 215 horsepower 2.5 liter 6 cylinder engine, the 530i carries a 3.0 Liter 6 cylinder engine and the top of the line 550i sports sedan uses a 4.8 liter 360 horsepower 8 cylinder engine. The BMW 5 series comes in both a sedan and sports wagon and both have an all wheel drive model availible.

If you like the BMW 5 Series, also check out the: Audi A6, Acura TL, Infiniti M, Lexus GS, Mercedes E Class

Also check out these BMW Vehicles: BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW M5, BMW M Roadster, BMW 7 Series, BMW 6 Series, BMW M6, BMW M3

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